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Old 27-Sep-2011, 09:47
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Originally Posted by Otei
unfortunately couch, the people running the show behind the scenes don't want it so it won't happen.

That's a bit unfair Tim!

Personally I'm just being cautious in investing time and money in starting a new series when the one we've already got doesn't have full grids.

DD only happened because it filled a niche in a market that was begging for something. It happened at the right time with a big club with plenty of members who had money and spare time to commit.

Things have changed since then as people are more cautious with their money, have less surplus to spend on unneccessary outgoings (we have a hard time getting people to part with £25 to join the club, ffs!) and want value for their money.

I really don't think there is a gap in the market to run another Ducati only series based on old bikes when there's already DD, 848, Thunderbikes, Golden Era, etc.

However, if you manage to get 25 people signed up with deposits (and that's the important bit - people need to commit real money!) then you're on to a winner and don't need us anyway!!


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